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Bright Ring

Sam Francis (American, 1923–1994) · 1966

$125,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £100,369≈ €116,637

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed and stamped 'Sam Francis' on the reverse; further numbered 'SFP66-8' several times on the overlap and stretcher
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
64 x 44 1/4 in. (162.6 x 112.4 cm.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (NY010816)
Date
November 17, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
149
Estimate
$100,000 – $150,000 (≈ £80,295 – £120,443) (≈ €93,310 – €139,965)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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